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Queer fans watch indie sensation Leith Ross strum the guitar and sing on July 4, 2024. [Photo by Natasha Baldin/The Charlatan]

Review of Bluesfest Day One: ‘Music Box’ of queer wonder opens festival

Reviews Kyra Vellinga -
Demonstrating the immense benefits of diversifying festival lineups, Bluesfest night one brought queer spunk.  The July 4 artists embraced the rich tools of their respective...
Jazz singer Norah Jones delivers a soulful performance on stage at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 29, 2024. [Photo by Bianca McKeown/The Charlatan]

Review: Norah Jones serenades Ottawa Jazz Festival with groovy tunes on thunderous day

Reviews Bianca McKeown -
When it was time for Norah Jones’ anticipated performance at the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the rain almost made it impossible.  Despite heavy thunderstorms and rain...
Jazz singer Laufey delivers a soulful performance to a packed crowd at the Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 28, 2024. [Photo by Kyra Vellinga/The Charlatan]

Review: Laufey brings hopeless romanticism to an ecstatic Gen Z Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd

Reviews Olivia Grandy -
Confederation Park was flooded with flowy skirts, leg warmers, kitten heels and ribbons ahead of Ottawa Jazz Festival headliner Laufey’s performance. While standing among...
Lake Street Dive main singer in a pink power suit, hold the mic and sings on stage with her band.

Review: Lake Street Dive is undeniably ‘Good Together’ at Ottawa Jazz Festival

Reviews Natasha Baldin -
No matter how good a discography might sound through your headphones or a car stereo, there are some bands whose sound takes on a...

Review: TotoToo Theatre’s ‘A New Brain’ is chaotic, whimsical and heartfelt

Reviews Natasha Baldin -
Artists are too often plagued with the fear of running out of time before they can release their work to the world. But while...
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